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TIRE TALK: Turn to Hankook, Pirelli or Bridgestone for easy riding
Even with no cracks present, for your own peace of mind you may want to replace the tires. If you do you will notice increased grip and better stopping abilities.
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Tire Talk: Competition tires have bite but fun drive comes at a price
Tires that have a motorsports cap (outer layer of rubber) tend to tramline. So you will be very busy in the steering whenever you encounter any ruts or ridges in the road.
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Tire Talk: Best tires on the back is best plan for all cars
Rotate the tires more often and all four will run out of tread at about the same time. Yes, two of them will have slightly more tread, but the difference will not be great.
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Tire Talk: Tires installed on used Mazda are dangerous
Would you let your daughter drive a vehicle with 7-year-old tires showing signs of spider-web-like cracking?
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Tire Talk: It is dangerous to install run-flat tires on older cars
It is against tire industry standards to mix run-flat and regular tires.
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Tire Talk: Lowering load index on sidewall is dangerous
The Toronto Star's John Mahler answers your questions on Tires for Wheels.ca. This Week: Lowering load index on sidewall is dangerous
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Tire comparison: Continental TrueContact vs. Bridgestone Ecopia
Grip, comfort and control in the rain - Canadian Tire's exclusive new Continental touring tire performs well in three tests
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Tire Talk: Higher speed = better performance
Confusing speed ratings relate to overall quality and design of the tire. Why does my car have V-rated tires when I never drive over the speed limit?”
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Tire Talk: Dangerous 'fenderbergs' prevent tires from turning
These are sometimes called fenderbergs because, like icebergs, you only see the top layer. The majority is stuck to the top of the inner fender.
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Wider tire will enhance steering response
The Goodyear is very stiff, so, in the end, you may not feel a difference in ride, but you will be doing more steering to keep the car straight.
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What are good winter tire options for a Mini Cooper?
Since the Mini is OE on run-flats, I'd be inclined to stick with them for winter.
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Tire size matters when towing
When up or downsizing, one needs to stay as close as possible to the original dimensions of the tire. But what is most important is that the load index stays the same or goes up.
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Why you should never change the rotation of directional tires
A unidirectional tire has been designed to optimize its wet grip going in one direction. If you reverse the rotation, wet grip will suffer, braking distances will increase and you will lose cornering
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Tire Talk: All-seasons best for summer driving
Over the years, the summer only average tire has disappeared.
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Two-week fun-in-the-sun adventure won't damage winter tires
Should I change my snow tires back to all-seasons for the trip or will the limited time I'm in warmer weather have little effect on the rubber?
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It's Africa hot? Ditch the snow tires
I live in Swaziland, Africa, and recently bought a Volkswagen Golf equipped with Yokohama Ice Guard IG20 tires.
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Go figure, size doesn't matter
In your case, this does not matter as both tires are the same width and the Subaru AWD system gives you an extra edge.
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Summer tires a snow no-no
The latest generation of high-end all-seasons can give you ultimate summer grip very close to a summer tire, so that is the way to go.
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Make sure your new tire dates are a fresh match
There is no law that tire dates must match but a wise consumer should ask before the tires go on the car. Any reputable dealer should and will try to date match a set of tires.
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16-inch tire for big BMW
I would move to the 16-inch tires for your big Bimmer. The narrower and shorter contact patch shape will give your heavy sedan the best bite possible.
